Rev. Jesse Jackson ‘Resting and “Doing Well”’ after University Fall

Rev. Jesse Jackson took a fall while meeting with students at Howard University.

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Jackson was taken to the college’s hospital, and his MRI returned clear.

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The civil rights activist served as mediator, as students protested poor campus housing living conditions.

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Students also protested lack of campus housing to fit all those who need it.

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Students complained of mold and rodent infestations – it’s uncertain whether the conditions led to his fall.

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Aside from the fall, the reverend has been living with pre-existing health conditions, including Parkinson’s disease.

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The 80-year-old and his wife were also in the hospital recently for Covid-19.

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Though his MRI came back clear, Jackson’s health conditions are still virtually unknown.

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His daughter, Santita, tweeted that he’s ‘resting and “doing well.”’

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